Lot 556 | Commodus (177-192), Sestertius, Rome, AD 192; AE (g 26,40; mm 33; h 6); L AEL...

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Auction 87 - Ancient Coins Seconda sessione
Tuesday 15 December 2020 hours 14:00 (UTC +00:00)

Commodus (177-192), Sestertius, Rome, AD 192; AE (g 26,40; mm 33; h 6); L AEL...

Commodus (177-192), Sestertius, Rome, AD 192; AE (g 26,40; mm 33; h 6); L AEL AVREL CO - MM AVG P FEL, laureate head r., Rv. HERCVLI ROMANO AVG, Naked Hercules with features of Commodus standing l., placing hand on trophy and holding club and lion's skin; in ex. S C. RIC 640; C 203.
Rare. An appealing detailed portrait struck on a very thick flan, untouched green patina., extremely fine / about extremely fine.